Merry Christmas guys!! I had a 2019 C43 that was fully loaded at $65K. It was such an awesome car, the fact this is $12K more with less of an engine is such a crime. You can get a BMW M340i with more power and cylinders for $10K less. What is Benz doing….
The engine builders do not all have a masters degree - they have a „Meister“ degree. That translates to master but is not earned at a college. You have to be trained 3 years to get your „Geselle“ degree, then you have to work for 5 years in your craft, then you start your Meister degree school (that will take additional two years) and then, if you manage to get the degree, you are a master craftsman. All the engine builders at AMG are Meister. Merry Christmas
Joe - I'll keep my 2017 C43 with the V6. Turbo-lag is non existent and I'm sure it's smoother than that 4-banger. Oh, and it weights 300 pounds less. Go figure.......
M340, S4/S5, G70 better choices. All 6 cylinders. The 4 banger works so much harder and doesn’t sound genuine for this kind of money. Overpriced by 5-10 grand depending on spec.
For sure! Mercedes makes a bunch of awesome models. Like the A-Class for a compact luxury vibe, or the G-Class if you're into that rugged look. They also have the S-Class, which is all about luxury and tech.
@isimonsez Oh, I read and comprehended exactly what was written, but my statement still stands. Nothing luxurious about an A class or gives off good vibe. Unless one doesn't know about cars. So what part are you missing or can't comprehend? 🤔
They made zero effort to make the infotainment screen an actual part of the dash. It looks like they flipped open a laptop and glued it on. Pass!! Merry Christmas.
Joe, they are not functional quad tip exhaust. When I test drove a 2023, you have to look in the center of the exhausts. It’s a dual exhaust system with the quad tips being on the body of the car. It’s fake.
After owning an 22 M340i for almost 3 years and then test driving this c43 amg, I felt like it was all sound and no soul. Really sad they went with a 2.0
These start at $62,500, $5k less than a CLE450 so probably depends how you option these before you are in CLE or E-class money with 6 cylinders. The C43 is up to 416 hp for 2025 but you do wonder about the reliability of that when the 6 cylinder with the same electric turbo makes 443 hp.
$10,000 more for a 2.0 liter, tuned within inches of its life, vs. a Lexus IS500 with a glorious N/A V8. That’s a hard sell for me but beauty is in the eyes and pocketbook of the beholder. I’ll take a little less performance for a bruiser cruiser V8.
No it isn't. Now if Mercedes wants this to change, they will turn this into a C53 I6 with 443hp like the CLE53. Then fix the C63 by adding putting the V8 back. This is the the most handsome C ever, it's gorgeous car on the road. Just has the wrong engines past the C300.
Outside of the engine, there are only subtle differences in the design between an AMG and an AMG sport. The one thing that really annoys is the rims design. I think it has to do with aerodynamics and gas mileage but AMG rims have been the worst in the industry for quite some time now.
I love this Mercedes AMG c-43 and I feel like this is the disciple of the performance luxury cars and whenever you see one on the road you know that this is got to be one mean Apostle to the luxury cars
For 77,000 base price that is a huge rip off of 2 L turbo where a Subaru sounds better lots of fake plastic and rear basic calipers that are not even painted. No thanks yeah Mercedes is really. F-ing the dog now.
The type of people who complain about a 4cyl…. Are they stuck in the 1990s?? Back when a 4cyl was found on entry level mainstream vehicles that cranked out 100hp. And what is it with “I wouldn’t pay $$$ for a 4cyl, I’d rather have a 6/8”?? Most of us who drive relatively expensive vehicles have other avenues in which we generate income and cars is not one of them so resale and depreciation mean 0 to us. We buy them because we like them and they are fun to drive today, we don’t want to wait until someone turns it in or trades one in after 3-4yrs. Btw if you’re one of those, have fun financing a car for 4+yrs on a vehicle that was 3-4yrs old when you got it. You’ll be done paying off the car on its 7th 8th 9th or possibly 10th bday.
I’m an AMG fan but I’ll go M340 in this segment without a doubt
Absolutely agree! I had an M340i xDrive and loved it! Now I’m in a 5 Series.
340's interior doesn't even compare to this. I drove both and from a divers experience the C43 was better. I get why the 340 is popular though.
Can’t be a true amg fan. Which. Amg do you drive?
@@labounti lol interior?
Merry Christmas guys!! I had a 2019 C43 that was fully loaded at $65K. It was such an awesome car, the fact this is $12K more with less of an engine is such a crime. You can get a BMW M340i with more power and cylinders for $10K less. What is Benz doing….
Merry Christmas Joe and Lori
Same to you and yours!
7:37 I thought you were going to crash into the building 😂😂😂
“Even though we don’t have a V8 we have a two liter 4cylinder turbo” 😂
Love the illegal U Turn😂
The prices for cars these days are so ridiculously high,while built quality is a mess
The engine builders do not all have a masters degree - they have a „Meister“ degree. That translates to master but is not earned at a college. You have to be trained 3 years to get your „Geselle“ degree, then you have to work for 5 years in your craft, then you start your Meister degree school (that will take additional two years) and then, if you manage to get the degree, you are a master craftsman.
All the engine builders at AMG are Meister.
Merry Christmas
Always appreciate these reviews thanks for uploading during the holdidays 🎄
That really means the world to me!
Curious how the engine is built. 8 cylinder power from a 2.0.
This is a good looking car….there’s nothing else fascinating about it
Could You Review The 2025 BMW Z4 M40i Merry Christmas
Great video as always by Joe and Steven!!
Joe - I'll keep my 2017 C43 with the V6. Turbo-lag is non existent and I'm sure it's smoother than that 4-banger. Oh, and it weights 300 pounds less. Go figure.......
Beautiful car definitely ❤
It really has that great AMG style
Keep kicking ass in 2025 baby!!!!!🎉❤
You got it!
I think Santa would look better in the Mercedes. Merry Christmas Joe , Lori, Steven and Oscar 🐕🎅🎄
That’s a lot of money for this car. I’d rather look for an M3.
A new M3 will cost you way more that this!
I agree, you can get a M3 for $80k. So there is not a big price difference to this car. And the M340i is much cheaper.
M340, S4/S5, G70 better choices. All 6 cylinders. The 4 banger works so much harder and doesn’t sound genuine for this kind of money. Overpriced by 5-10 grand depending on spec.
Nice car and video!
Merry Christmas 🤶 to you, Lori, and Steven, Joe! 😊
Merry Christmas Raiti. Great review
I'd get a Bimmer for the week & the Merc for the weekends - happy Christmas Eve
Great review as always! Merry Christmas, Joe and Lori.
Same to you and yours!
Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video real true 💯 👍 merry Christmas eve 😀 Joe and Lori
Man you make my day. Keep up the awesome work 👏
Happy Christmas eve too you lory an Joe ❤uall
35 series side wall? Better not hit no pot holes
Going for 48-55 used. Not a bad car for that price.
Looks-C43. Performance-340i.
Merry Christmas to you and yours from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Say joe is this rwd or 4matic
Looks great 👍
good for you did i say before : black white grey silver is called the German rainbow...
Merry Xmas!🎄🎄
For sure! Mercedes makes a bunch of awesome models. Like the A-Class for a compact luxury vibe, or the G-Class if you're into that rugged look. They also have the S-Class, which is all about luxury and tech.
Lmao. A class? Do you know what you're talking about?
@@Sergesedd22did you not read or comprehend the part…. “compact luxury VIBE”
@isimonsez Oh, I read and comprehended exactly what was written, but my statement still stands. Nothing luxurious about an A class or gives off good vibe. Unless one doesn't know about cars. So what part are you missing or can't comprehend? 🤔
I'll go with amg in a heartbeat
Thanks for sharing your vote
Mercedes as a brand has been on the decline so bad…..77k for THIS?!?!? 😂😂😂 Their pricing is so outrageous!!! An M340i all the way no question!!!!
Compared with BMW M340i, Audi S4, Toyota Camry XSE, Nissan Altima SL, Honda Accord Touring, Hyundai Sonata Limited, Kia K5 GT, & Others Midsize Sedan
That’s a big list for sure!
@RaitisRides Yeah
When are you gonna do the new lotus ELMRA
They made zero effort to make the infotainment screen an actual part of the dash. It looks like they flipped open a laptop and glued it on. Pass!!
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas😊
Nice!!!
Quick question, how does your tire sidewall affect traction?
Joe, they are not functional quad tip exhaust. When I test drove a 2023, you have to look in the center of the exhausts. It’s a dual exhaust system with the quad tips being on the body of the car. It’s fake.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Well Joe, I don’t like the new c43 but Merry Christmas to you and you’re family Lol
Give me an C36 with a straight six. I wish.
Merry Christmas 🎁⛄ 🎄 Raiti Family
God.. I paid that out the door in AZ with crazy sales tax for my 25 G87 M2 with a manual. And I can assure you, I made the right choice. 😅
After owning an 22 M340i for almost 3 years and then test driving this c43 amg, I felt like it was all sound and no soul. Really sad they went with a 2.0
Hey joe just bought a lexus rcF.. saw your review on it . Thank you joe
These start at $62,500, $5k less than a CLE450 so probably depends how you option these before you are in CLE or E-class money with 6 cylinders. The C43 is up to 416 hp for 2025 but you do wonder about the reliability of that when the 6 cylinder with the same electric turbo makes 443 hp.
A 4 cylinder that pumps out that much power? I feel like those engines are designed to blow after some years
Slightly tacky dash design, heavy because of regulations and the decision to hybridize, no spare tire. Other than that, it's nice.
AMG all the way.
I can see you driving this one David!
I read b4 these are not true AMG's
$10,000 more for a 2.0 liter, tuned within inches of its life, vs. a Lexus IS500 with a glorious N/A V8. That’s a hard sell for me but beauty is in the eyes and pocketbook of the beholder. I’ll take a little less performance for a bruiser cruiser V8.
Lexus?? 😂 🤮
Merry Christmas Everyone
Hey thanks for the video and merry christmas you guys! Not a big fan of the wheels unfortunately
Doesn’t sound like an AMG to me
Merry CHRISTMAS Fellows
lol “looks like a nipple”. Would have never thought that.
Wouldn’t this be more of a BMW 330i competitor?
this smokes the 330
Yep ain’t nobody paying this much for a 4 cylinder, I’ll take the straight 6. It’s not really even a contest
Not at all
@@vladthepistol3974you are so right about yhat
thanks
No it isn't. Now if Mercedes wants this to change, they will turn this into a C53 I6 with 443hp like the CLE53. Then fix the C63 by adding putting the V8 back. This is the the most handsome C ever, it's gorgeous car on the road. Just has the wrong engines past the C300.
Whoa 4k pounds for a compact car
That's a sugar baby car.
Outside of the engine, there are only subtle differences in the design between an AMG and an AMG sport. The one thing that really annoys is the rims design. I think it has to do with aerodynamics and gas mileage but AMG rims have been the worst in the industry for quite some time now.
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for tuning in
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How's The Sound Quality LOL
B58 any day over this...
M340 have more German soul.
C43 have more Chinese soul.
Who would buy this over an IS500 F sport performance? V8, faster, cheaper, more reliable.
BMW
Yes of course and I'm actually buying this car.
Enjoy your Christmas and Happy New Year Raiti 🎄 What are you looking foward to the most in 2025?
I'd have to say the engine sounds like sheet!!
I love this Mercedes AMG c-43 and I feel like this is the disciple of the performance luxury cars and whenever you see one on the road you know that this is got to be one mean Apostle to the luxury cars
Fun fact: An AMG without a V8 isn't an AMG.
Not digging the exterior…doesn’t look AMG IMO
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For 77,000 base price that is a huge rip off of 2 L turbo where a Subaru sounds better lots of fake plastic and rear basic calipers that are not even painted. No thanks yeah Mercedes is really. F-ing the dog now.
turbo 4 cylinders... damn, its like they don't want to sell cars lol
Yet, they do. You people act as if a 4cyl of today is the same as the ones from 1995
It isn’t
The type of people who complain about a 4cyl…. Are they stuck in the 1990s?? Back when a 4cyl was found on entry level mainstream vehicles that cranked out 100hp. And what is it with “I wouldn’t pay $$$ for a 4cyl, I’d rather have a 6/8”??
Most of us who drive relatively expensive vehicles have other avenues in which we generate income and cars is not one of them so resale and depreciation mean 0 to us. We buy them because we like them and they are fun to drive today, we don’t want to wait until someone turns it in or trades one in after 3-4yrs. Btw if you’re one of those, have fun financing a car for 4+yrs on a vehicle that was 3-4yrs old when you got it. You’ll be done paying off the car on its 7th 8th 9th or possibly 10th bday.
Wishing you and your family a happy holiday from NYC 🫶🏾. And also Steven 😊
Merry Christmas Joe and Lori.